Monica can be installed on a variety of platforms. The choice of the platform is yours.
If you don't want to use Docker, the best way to setup the project is to use the same configuration that Homestead uses. Basically, Monica depends on the following:
The preferred OS distribution is Ubuntu 18.04, simply because all the development is made on it and we know it works. However, any OS that lets you install the above packages should work.
- Mail settings: allowing your instance to send mails. Useful for reminders.
- Storage: define an external storage for your instance.
- Ssl: how to set ssl for your production-level instance.
- FAQ: a list of common problems and solutions.